Latest Dawson County Hero Flight to depart Sept. 27

Written by gothenburgtimes
Wednesday, 20 September 2017 22:03

The fourth crew of the Dawson County Hero Flight will leave for Washington DC Sept. 27 from Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles. The sendoff is slated to begin with a free will lunch, provided by the Heartland Wounded Veteran Project at noon.

After a short ceremony, 25 veterans and their escorts will depart on their trip. The Dawson County Hero Flight will spend two days in the capital visiting the various war and service memorials. The crew will also get a chance to visit the U.S. Capitol and Arlington National Cemetery.

Veterans chosen for this flight come from 13 communities and five different counties. Among those going included a pair of Purple Heart recipients. All of the veterans served in the 1960’s and 70’s.

The crew will return to Lexington late Saturday night. No return celebration is planned.

Dawson County Hero Flight is organized for the sole purpose of honoring American Veterans for all of their sacrifices and service above self. The committee is still accepting donations and looking for veterans for future flights.

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